research support

[/rɪˈsɜːrtʃ səˈpɔːrt/]
nounpl: research supports
apoio à pesquisa
1. Financial, administrative, or technical assistance provided to researchers or research projects
The university provides research support through grants and funding opportunities.
A universidade fornece apoio à pesquisa através de bolsas e oportunidades de financiamento.
2. Services and resources that facilitate the conduct of research activities
Our laboratory offers research support including equipment access and data analysis.
Nosso laboratório oferece apoio à pesquisa incluindo acesso a equipamentos e análise de dados.
3. Professional staff assistance for research projects
The research support team helped coordinate the clinical trial.
A equipe de apoio à pesquisa ajudou a coordenar o ensaio clínico.
In Brazil, research support is a crucial component of the academic ecosystem, with CAPES, CNPq, and FAPESP being major organizations providing this type of support. In the US context, research support often comes from government agencies like NSF and NIH, as well as private foundations. Universities typically have dedicated offices or departments managing research support for faculty and students.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
research fundingresearch assistanceresearch servicesresearch aid
Antonyms / Antônimos
research obstructionresearch hindrance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio à pesquisa
Standard term used in academic and institutional contexts
São Paulo
apoio à pesquisa
Commonly used in major research institutions like USP and UNICAMP
Rio de Janeiro
apoio à pesquisa
Used in UFRJ and COPPE research settings
Portugal
apoio à investigação
Portuguese preference for 'investigação' rather than 'pesquisa'

Related Words

research grantfunding agencyresearch infrastructureinstitutional supportresearch administrationresearch management

Related Idioms & Phrases

research support system
research support office
research support services
research support infrastructure
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